- Client-Centred approach
- Trauma-Focused therapy
- Blended family issues
About Sonia
Sonia "Nina" Sweeney is a BACP and NCPS registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with nine years of experience. She supports adults with common difficulties such as stress, anxiety, depression and grief, and with relationship and parenting concerns. Nina also works with people affected by trauma and abuse and those coping with life changes.
Nina uses straightforward, person-focused therapy that helps people talk through what is happening now. Sessions aim to clarify feelings and patterns, and to find practical ways to manage day-to-day stress and low mood. She draws on client-centred methods to keep conversations grounded in each person’s experience.
Her background includes work with adults, teenagers and parents across a wide range of issues. That work has included supporting people managing anger, sleep problems, compassion fatigue and caregiver stress. She has also worked with people dealing with attachment and abandonment concerns and with those affected by domestic violence and separation.
Nina practises with an awareness of trauma and uses trauma-focused approaches when that fits the situation. She holds a Couple/Relationship COSRT Level 5 certificate and continues to update her trauma-informed skills. Her training and daily work inform how she supports people through relationship tensions, blended family issues and communication problems.
She speaks English and accepts international clients. To begin, readers are advised to follow the site process to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens, reflects and helps the client make sense of feelings and choices. This approach can help with stress, self-esteem and relationship concerns by focusing on what matters most to the individual.Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of traumatic events and their ongoing effects. It works by helping people process distressing experiences and learn ways to reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life, such as anxiety, sleep problems or anger.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels comfortable, and will adapt methods as understanding grows. Clients and the counsellor decide together how to proceed based on needs and progress.
Practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions around work and family routines and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments and to build momentum between meetings. Confirm the specific session options available before booking so arrangements match everyday needs.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship strain, including parenting and blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centred, focusing on the person's experience and practical steps to manage everyday problems. She also uses trauma-focused methods when trauma is relevant.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with adults, teenagers and parents on a wide range of difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a registered member of BACP and an accredited member of NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available online session options before booking.
How does costing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.